bring about

British  

verb

1. to cause to happen

   to bring about a change in the law

2. to turn (a ship) around

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bring about Idioms  

1. Also, bring to pass. Make something happen, accomplish or result in something. For example, The revised tax code brought about considerable changes in accounting. The first term dates from the 1400s, and the variant, today considered rather formal, from the first half of the 1500s. Also see bring on, def. 1.

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Example Sentences

I think a more thoughtful approach by the media, by activists and by politicians can bring about change.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

Schreiber called the ruling important for government efforts to bring about a more "effective and fair system to manage refugees and asylum seekers".

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Wen's business does not focus on the US market, but he hoped a Trump visit would bring about more cooperation between the two countries.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

To bring about long-term change, L.A.’s Metro has been expanding and recently announced it was testing a people mover at Los Angeles International Airport.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

What little weaknesses can bring about a man’s downfall!

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks

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